Review the side-effects of Iloprost as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Flushing, increased cough, headache, flu syndrome, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramp, dizziness, diarrhea, low blood pressure, sleeplessness and fainting.
Serious- Congestive heart failure, chest pain, fast heart rate, difficulty in breathing, peripheral edema and kidney failure.
It may affect patient’s blood pressure and platelet count, monitor blood pressure and blood count regularly.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Flushing, increased cough, headache, flu syndrome, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramp, dizziness, diarrhea, low blood pressure, sleeplessness and fainting.
Serious- Congestive heart failure, chest pain, fast heart rate, difficulty in breathing, peripheral edema and kidney failure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.It may affect patient’s blood pressure and platelet count, monitor blood pressure and blood count regularly.
Drug Name : Iloprost
Iloprost(Ventavis) generic is a synthetic analogue of prostacyclin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It dilates systemic and pulmonary arterial vascular beds.Trade Names for Iloprost
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